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Application Pack Archdeacon of Ludlow Contents Application Pack Archdeacon of Ludlow Contents Letter from the Bishop of Hereford Introduction Main Responsibilities Person Specification About our Diocese Page 2 The Bishop of Hereford The Rt Revd Richard Jackson Bishop’s House Hereford • HR49BN t: 01432 271355 e: [email protected] w: www.hereford.anglican.org September 2020 The Diocese of Hereford - Archdeacon of Ludlow Thank you for your interest in this post. Hereford Diocese covers a large area that includes the County of Herefordshire, South Shropshire and parishes in the surrounding area; a few across the border in Wales. We face all the opportunities and challenges of ministry with a relatively small number of people living in a very rural area. As a Church we are seeking to proclaim the love and teaching of Jesus Christ, make disciples and bring life and hope as we share the Good News. As a Diocese we are seeking appropriate ways to change and develop so that we meet the needs of the whole community that we serve. I am looking for a colleague who will help us shape the vision and work collaboratively with us to grow the church. We are looking to grow in every benefice by attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Our aim is a mixed economy of worship in each deanery. We seek to enable people to be disciples and to see lives changed across the diocese and beyond. Our vision is underpinned by prayer and a desire to note where God is at work. My desire is to make the most of new opportunities and use the creative energy and generosity of people in the diocese to resource the church and its people. As we move forward we are very much aware of the need to achieve a realistic budget and a generous response from parish giving. We have responded to the National Church Funding opportunities as we look for ways to share the gospel with each generation. It is important that we remain focused and recognise the urgency of the task. The Archdeacon is a key person in our strategic leadership team. We can offer you a demanding role with immense creative potential. You would be joining a team committed to the life and work of the rural church. I would want you to be able to develop your ministry as you grow and serve the church. With all good wishes, The Right Reverend Richard Jackson Introduction The Archdeacon of Ludlow Key areas of the job: • To share with the Bishop in leadership Following the retirement of Bishop Alistair, the in relation to the Shared Priorities of the diocese conducted an extensive consultation about Diocese strategy “Proclaiming Christ, the needs and specifications of the role. Uniquely Growing Disciples” and particularly in the in the Church of England from 1991 the post mission and ministry of the Archdeaconry of holder had been both Archdeacon and Bishop of Ludlow. • To have particular responsibilities for: Ludlow. The overwhelming response was that the • To work with the Bishop’s Staff Team, combined role no longer worked, especially in the Deanery Leadership Teams and others in light of changes in clergy discipline over the past promoting and implementing an agreed few years. Given the size of the diocese, it was hard vision, strategy and policy for the Diocese of to justify separate roles, and following discussion Hereford. with the Dioceses Commission it was decided to • To work with the Bishop and the Archdeacon leave the See of Ludlow vacant and replace the role of Hereford in ensuring an effective clergy appointment process, and to share with a full time Archdeacon. The role will thus be responsibility for the pastoral care of clergy somewhat broader that might normally be expected and their families. of an Archdeacon, including oversight and strategic • To have an awareness of the vision and responsibilities. As this role effectively replaces a strategy of the Church of England, especially part time episcopal one, funding will continue to be the Renewal and Reform programme. from the episcopal budget rather than the Diocesan • To work within the framework of relevant Board of Finance. We believe this presents a ecclesiastical and secular law. • To work within the principles governing stimulating challenge to the right person. The extra the alteration of church buildings and of responsibilities are realistic given the Archdeaconry best practice in respect of re-ordering for of Ludlow has only 40 benefices. the purposes of mission and according to principles of excellence The comprehensive role description is intended to showcase the wide range and creative potential of this demanding ministry. The new archdeacon will We welcome applications from all suitably be given every opportunity and support to develop qualified clergy. However, as Black, Asian and their gifts and ministry as a member of a team of Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals and women are people dedicated to sharing the gospel. There is currently under-represented within the Diocese scope for adjusting the portfolio of responsibility in senior team - we would particularly welcome consultation with the Bishop and Archdeacon of applications from women and BAME candidates. Ludlow. Page 4 Main Responsibilities People and Relationships 1. To be responsible for building good relationships with parishes and key lay people through: • Ensuring that the voice of the parishes is heard in Diocesan committees and groups; • Being an advocate for generous Parish Offers and encouraging sign up to the Parish Giving Scheme. • Visiting and sharing in the life and worship of local churches; • Helping parishes, benefices and deaneries to rise to the challenge of growing churches by developing changing patterns of ministry in the face of reduced numbers of stipendiary clergy; • Inspiring the work of the support (sector) ministers, especially the Intergenerational Missioners; 2. To share the responsibility for the pastoral care of clergy, their families and others ministering in the Archdeaconry by: • Working with the Bishop and the Archdeacon of Hereford to ensure clergy are effectively supported and cared for, particularly the newly instituted and licensed; • Building good relationships with clergy and their families; • Ensuring that the Bishop is aware of the needs and concerns of clergy and people; • Working creatively to seek reconciliation in difficult and conflicted situations; • Working collegially with diocesan office staff. • Being prepared to make difficult decisions and enable change where necessary; Page 5 Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Organisation 1. To work collaboratively with groups, teams and committees by: • Contributing to the development and • Chairing the Inter-Generational Ministers implementation of strategy for the Diocese; project board and responsible for helping to • Understanding and interpreting the current identify future context for IMs to be deployed Diocesan vision and Shared Priorities; within the Archdeaconry. • Supporting the development of the Diocesan • Learning with and from others; and Deanery MAPs; • Supporting Deanery Leadership teams in creating Deanery Pastoral Plans 2. Exercise leadership within the archdeaconry and other areas of responsibility through: • Working with, developing and encouraging • Chairing the Diocesan Mission & Pastoral the Rural Deans and Lay Chairs; committee jointly with the Archdeacon of • Supporting, envisioning and enabling the Hereford Deanery Leadership teams; • Organising and leading Annual Visitations in • Working creatively with the Diocesan Advisory the Deaneries, including the swearing in of Committee for the Care of Churches as churchwardens; member of the team; • Organising and leading Triennial Inspections • Influencing and enabling change where in the Deaneries assisted by the rural deans necessary to encourage church growth; • Promoting training of churchwardens and • Overseeing and shaping approaches to others; Mission Action Plans, being church and • Being able to challenge and seek ways to patterns of ministry in the archdeaconry; resolve conflict; • Shaping and supporting pastoral • Challenging poor behaviours and seeking to reorganisation; unlock barriers in parishes; • Chairing the Ludlow Archdeaconry Mission • Setting the tone for the effective use of our and Pastoral sub-Committee meetings; abundant Church buildings for mission. Page 6 Main Responsibilities 3. To lead in the appointment of clergy to parochial vacancies in the Archdeaconry by: • Building relationships with patrons, parish • Supporting Rural Deans, congregations representatives and churchwardens in and Local Ministry Groups in ensuring that appointment and interview processes. vacancies are an opportunity for reflection, • Working with the Bishop to operate an creativity and vision; effective process when posts fall vacant to ensure the Archdeaconry is resourced for mission; 4. To undertake the statutory responsibilities in relation to the appropriate Measures, in the Canons and the Church Representation Rules. 5. To have the specific responsibility for: • Oversight and line management of the Lead Intergenerational Missioner, Local Ministry Officer and Church in Society Link Officer. • Board of Education oversight and support and a member of the committees that support and serve our Church schools. • Chair of the Clergy Wellbeing group that oversees the pastoral care and support of our clergy. 6. To be responsible for: • Ensuring that all health and safety • Your own personal ministerial growth and requirements are met for activities, and development, spiritual direction and on-going office premises, for which
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